Restore iMac to 'as new'?

Question

Hey everyone.

I've had my iMac for around 18months now however i am now giving it to a family member as i have just bought a Macbook.

However, what im looking to do is have the iMac as close to as it was when i bought (eg. all my files removed, all the applications ive downloaded removed) so its like a brand new computer for him.

How Do I do this most effectively?
(However I don't want to delete Microsoft Office that i've installed as its the student one and ive ran out of codes).

Thanks to anyone who answers!

Answer 1

Back up all your personal files first, then use the OS X disk that came with it. Insert it and turn on your MAC.

Follow the instructions in the User Manual to do a clean install, to replace with a factory fresh version.

YOU will lose MS-Office, but, Neo-Office is free and compatible with it. It's on the Apple download site.